US Bridges

SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E of Carthage · Structure no. 0000000000M0918

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97
CrossesDitch
Location1.8 MI E of Carthage
RouteState Highway 48
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.08618, -92.52371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic254 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 48 S-1 Lm 6.97 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.